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Those Toddler Foods on Grocery Shelves? More than 80% Are Ultraprocessed
UT nutritional scientists found that nearly half of the foods exceeded recommended sugar, sodium, fat or calories.
Teens who Start the Day with Breakfast, Especially Foods with Protein, Eat Better Overall
Teens who ate breakfast took in more nutrients and consumed less daily fat and sugar than those who skipped it.
University of Texas at Austin Named Among Best Global Universities
U.S. News & World Report placed UT in the top 10 in the U.S. and top-tier worldwide in a variety of science subjects.
Natural Sciences Students and Faculty Win UT Co-Op Awards
Outstanding undergraduates, graduate students and faculty were honored for achievements in research, teaching and mentoring.
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Jennifer Wilson Named to Texas Ten
The textiles and apparel faculty member was recognized by alumni as one of the 10 best faculty on the UT campus this year.
5 Questions with Public Health Senior Ammad Hasan
The Class of 2026 graduate works to boost heart health, with a legacy that will endure on the Forty Acres.
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UT Center on Aging and Population Sciences Awarded 6-Year Grant Renewal to Accelerate Research, Expand Trainings
The University of Texas at Austin center is 1 of only 15 such centers on aging in the U.S.
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UT Textiles & Apparel Students Finalists in National Retail Federation Foundation 2026 University Challenge
The team of four undergraduate students took home second place after presenting their business plan to a team of retail executives.
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Get To Know 5 UT Researchers Leading the Charge Against Dementia
University of Texas at Austin faculty are conducting innovative studies to better understand Alzheimer’s and related diseases.
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Tackling Dementia From Every Angle
The next breakthroughs in the prevention, treatment or cure of Alzheimer’s and dementia lie with UT experts.